BBM Downloads for iOS, Android Hit Over 5 Million in 8 hours

BBM for Android and iOS has seen substantial interest. In the weeks before launch, BlackBerry saw over 6 million users lodge interest in the social networking app.

Once released, we saw BBM shoot up in Apple’s App Store to #2 spot in the US (now #1) and nearly immediately hit #1 around the world. The interest for BBM is surmountable.

BlackBerry rolled out BBM in a staggered launch, with users who did not originally lodge interest having to wait in line. A recent tweet from BlackBerry, 8hrs later revealed the company was approving an additional 5 million users in just 8 hours!

Next 5 million in line – your turn! Open up BBM and click “I got the email” to get started on #BBM right away!